E-3

TROUBLEShOOTING

E-3

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

PROBLEMS

Poor arc striking with sticking or

1. Improper procedures of tech-

1. See “Gas Metal Arc Welding

“blast-offs”, weld porosity, narrow

niques.

Guide” (GS100).

and ropy looking bead, or electrode

 

 

stubbing into plate while welding.

2. Improper gas shielding.

2. Clean gas cone. Make certain that

 

 

gas diffuser is not restricted. Make

 

 

certain that gas cylinder is not

 

 

empty or turned off. Make certain

 

 

gas solenoid valve is operating

 

 

and gas flow rate is proper.

 

 

3.Remove gun liner and check rub-

 

 

ber seal for any sign of deteriora-

 

 

tion or damage. Be sure set screw

 

 

in brass connector is in place and

 

 

tightened against the liner bush-

 

 

ing.

 

 

 

Tip seizing in diffuser.

1. Tip overheating due to prolonged

1. Do not exceed current and duty

 

or excessive high current and/or

cycle rating of gun.

 

duty cycle welding.

 

 

 

2. A light application of high temper-

 

 

ature antiseize lubricant (such as

 

 

Lincoln E2067 Graphite Grease)

 

 

may be applied to tip threads.

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

MAGNUM® PRO 250, 350, 450 & 550 AMP

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